Eklara Village Overview
Eklara is a village in Idar tehsil of Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat. It lies about 30 km from Idar tehsil headquarters and around 27 km from Himatnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Eklara village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Eklara village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Eklara is 510115. The village covers a geographical area of 1208.54 hectares and has a pincode of 383225. Himatnagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Location Map of Eklara
Population & Demographics of Eklara
This section provides population and demographic details of Eklara village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,346 | 1,220 | 1,126 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 286 | 150 | 136 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 393 | 215 | 178 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Literate Population | 1,637 | 952 | 685 |
| Illiterate Population | 709 | 268 | 441 |
Key population details of Eklara village are given below:
- Eklara village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,346, including approximately 1,220 males and 1,126 females, with a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 393 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 50 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Eklara village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.78%.
- There are around 529 households in Eklara village.
Transport & Connectivity of Eklara
Transport facilities help residents of Eklara village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Eklara
The following villages are located close to Eklara and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eklara
- Where is Eklara located?
- Eklara village is located in Idar Taluka, Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Eklara?
- Eklara is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Eklara?
- The pincode of Eklara is 383225.
- What is the population of Eklara?
- Eklara has a total population of 2,346, including 1,220 males and 1,126 females.
- How many households are there in Eklara?
- There are 529 households in Eklara.
- What is the literacy rate in Eklara?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eklara is 69.78%. Male literacy is 78.03% and female literacy is 60.83%.